R.K. Singh launches GRAM UJALA programme in Varanasi
R.K. Singh, the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the GRAM UJALA programme on Wednesday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. … Read more
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183 primary schools in Punjab to go green tapping solar power
In a bid to reduce the cost of electricity in the government schools of the state, the Punjab government would install 3KW solar panels in … Read more
Joint Venture of NLC India and Coal India to invest in 3,000 MW solar projects
NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top NLC India official said. “NLC … Read more
India could increase its target to 600 GW of renewable capacity by 2030: Researchers
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have just released a study that demonstrates why India should double down on renewables. The study examines electricity and carbon … Read more
ABB reaches 5GW milestone in delivering solar plant automation solutions in India
ABB has announced that it has reached a cumulative 5GW milestone in delivering solar plant automation solutions in India. The firm said it has reached … Read more
Coal India plans to manufacture solar wafers and participate in solar auction: Report
Coal India is planning to bet big on solar as the world’s largest coal miner is looking to venture into solar wafer manufacturing and wants … Read more
BCD on Solar Cell and Modules to cost Rs 900 crore to discoms annually: Ind-Ra
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) in a report said that Government’s decision to levy basic customs duty (BCD) on solar cells and modules from April … Read more
After imposition of BCD , the first solar auction witnesses solar bid tariff of Rs 2.20 per unit
After the announcement of imposition basic customs duty on solar imports, the first solar auction has witnessed a tariff of Rs. 2.20, which is much … Read more
Renewable electricity needs to grow 55-fold to achieve zero emission in India: Study
Renewables in electricity must increase 55-fold for India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, according to a report by Council on Energy, Environment and Wate … Read more
BHEL bags its first ever overseas solar power project
BHEL on Monday said it has bagged its first ever overseas order for a grid- connected solar power project in Mauritius. The project will be … Read more